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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1899
Page
2
The article outlines comprehensive instruction across painting and drawing disciplines with emphasis on newspaper illustration and book illustration. It highlights graded coursework, studio practice, and critique sessions to develop technical skill and expressive ability.
Kid McCoy and Jack McCormack were matched last night by Tom O Rourke for a twenty round bout at the Lenox Athletic club on September 27. McCormack agreed to box McCoy at catch weight with a share of 50 percent of the gross receipts. O Rourke secured signatures and a $1000 forfeit posted by George Considine to entice Jim Corbett to fight the Sharkey Jeffries winner.
New York reports expert opinions on the Pedlar Palmer vs Teddy McGovern international championship bout at Tuckahoe Monday afternoon. Projections vary with Pal mer seen as favorite by some and McGovern favored by others based on strength, experience, and readiness.
Betting on the Shamrock versus Columbia shifted at Newport during the horse show exhibition. Pomeroy Wier placed a $17,000 bet on the result change with the Columbia as the winner amid the exchange of large wagers and a lively betting scene.
Bob Fitzsimmons, weighing options, reconsidered a final retirement and plans to challenge the victor of the Jeffries Sharkey fight in Manhattan today. Kid McCoy attends seeking a match, but manager Julion says Fitzsimmons believes beating McCoy would not boost his standing as a contender.
Ted Burns of Philadelphia edged Charley Zeigler of Cincinnati in a brutal ten rounder at the Broadway Athletic Club. Burns, the aggressor early, fought through fatigue as Zeigler pressed with a late rally, delivering a decisive knockout blow in the twelfth that ended the bout with Zeigler down and the referee stopping the action.
At the Empire track 5600 spectators braved threatening weather for the last day of Enwire City Trotting Club racing. Hal was a strong favourite in the opening 23:10 pace for $5,000 but Gayton swept the 2:19 trot in three heats, with Anaconda winning the 2:05 pace heat and then the record heat despite Lady of the Manor breaking early.
W C Whitney purchases the 3 year old bay filly Jinks from Barney Schreiber. Jinks, by Albert Hoodun, is tied to the famed Meemoeret and considered among the fastest 3 year old fillies in training this season. She has won twice and recently ran at Sheepshead, with Pat Duane previously buying her at Hawthorne for 33,000 dollars.
New York despatch notes Lipton's attention to his crew as the Shantock trial is delayed by a larger vessel from Boston. The Shumreck crew had been housed on the Nonow-Antte, until Plymouth arrived from Boston to provide accommodation.
New York, Sept. 4 Tom Sharkey suffered an unfortunate accident while traveling for his bout with Jim Jeffries which may prevent him from meeting the champion in October at Stturkey during training in his eye.
Friends hope the injury will heal and that the big fight will be pulled off October 3. The text notes a cane use during walking and mentions a planned event date in October with uncertainty about the match proceeding.
Boston rumors say Selee will leave the club after many seasons and be replaced by Duffy with Frisbie in the field. The Tramp, a 7 year old trotter from Lexington stock farm Idle Hour, sold for 19000 to Robert J Plant.
A fragmented recap highlights NL scores by innings, with Phillies and Washingtons listed among teams and pitchers. It notes Fractions of home runs by Freeman, trade rumors for Slagic, and manager Freedman’s absence. Mentions Walter Wilmot and Cogan, Casey’s impact in Brooklyn, and Mets/Minneapolis references, finishing with Geelfeld Park Marsimli’s Band Convert Tomorrow.
A Glear Sky Markets For American Products Surprisingly Large. The West and South bidding for commercial loans in the East. Prices continue to advance along the line as cotton and wheat rise on strong demand. Exports, failures, and steel prices are noted with mixed regional shifts and cautious optimism for months ahead.
Washington reports 137 cases of yellow fever up to Sept 8 with 31 new cases yesterday and two deaths. Dry Tortugas advises 206 persons detained there after leaving Key West and 11 were expected to arrive today.
The article describes a chaotic scene on Kaneat avenue where two men encounter a strange odor described as a huge insect presence. They argue by a drum store as crowds react with alarm, while thousands of bugs hover near street corners and around electric power lines, filling the city with a repulsive scent.
A scrambled clipping describes an editor's desperate experience seeking aid from doctors and a routine remedy. The text includes garbled names and phrases, noting limited success and frustration with unhelpful procedures while a single solution is claimed to have cured an ailment.
Newport R I hosts a first time automobile parade organized by Mrs. Oliver H P Belmont in front of Belcourt. Thousands watch as pink and green carriages and gowns illuminate a sunny display. A driving contest follows with obstacles and minor wrecks but no serious injuries.
Vice Chairman Philips testified to the Industrial Commission that Archbold’s charges against Standard Oil were false and libelous. He stated Pure Oil and Gaited Pipe Line officers did not conspire with Standard Oil, while noting Standard Oil’s sales averaged about a dollar per barrel and roughly 50 million dollars in total oil marketed.
Frank Vanderlip, secretary of the treasury, was in New York on Sept 9 and met with bankers in the Ananeial district. He said his visit had no official significance but warned of potential money stringency and that the department would help if needed.
Tommy Sears s Escher would set stage for twenty rounds backers Simon Kietn and E Herrman spark a one round challenge between Sears Caldwell. Klein says Sears ready to meet Caldwell at a fixed time, requests money posted as good faith. Fiederling ready to meet the winner.
Mr W J Peulkner proposes a $5,000 deposit and a conditional agreement with the city clerk and mayor before sending an ordinance. He seeks good faith assurance on the gas and electric light plant project and to modify the ordinance to his terms.
Clyde Austin, 22, was attacked by two men on South Topeka Avenue, robbed of $14, then his body was placed on the Santa Fe tracks near the Burton Gas Works. Rain washed his face but he revived briefly, wandered a corn field all night, and died. No arrests have been made.
London Sept The Glasgow town council approved recommendations to the Alls company for series parts despite opposition. The move aims to bring electric rage joining London and suburbs and to secure pending deliveries and further orders for American machinery.
A compiled roster of Kansas county fairs planned for 1999 with dates and secretaries. Entries include Anderson, Coffey, Franklin, Greeley, Jefferson, Johnson, Neosho, Ness, Osborne, Rooks, Saline, Sedgwick, and Wichita areas, listing fair names, towns, and secretary names for September events.
In Santa Fe, opponents of the auditorium project have stopped dialogiting in offices after weeks of public debate. Report notes organizers and workers watched the halt as supporters argue the plan benefits Santa Fe's growth and convention status. An advisory column titled A Word to Mothers appears amid the page, discussing maternal health topics and a sunister plate ad.
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